We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Kizzy Cobain. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Kizzy below.

Kizzy, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Has your work ever been misunderstood or mischaracterized?

As an artist, I often times feel extremely misunderstood. Which in my opinion, is to be expected. Everyone in this world is different and unique in their own way. It’s not to say that no one ever understands, but never to the fullest extent. And that’s what makes art valuable to me. To be able to tell a story that can be interpreted in an infinite number of ways is where the beauty lies. At one point in my life, I strived to be understood. Not really recognizing the absolute treat in being misunderstood. It’s almost addicting. When I make music, it’s coming from a wholesome place. It’s coming from a place that I know many people have been before. My music can be perceived in many different ways. For example, ‘It’s Love’ from my debut album ‘Beginning of the End’ can easily be perceived as a song about a pretentious lover. The song explores the singular question ‘Is it Love?’. But the true meaning behind the song, is recognizing that at the end of every single road, the answer is love. In this song, I spoke about the absolute joy I feel of being held by love, the way the volume of love speaks so loudly. But I was not referring to a lover. I was referring to the love that I feel between myself and the higher power I trust to guide me. often times, its easy to get stuck in a downward spiral. It’s easy to feel alone, to feel unheard. And I felt all those things at one point or another. Which lead me to the question, is it love ? But the song title confirms ‘it’s Love’. And this is because through all the hardships and slippery slopes, there was just no denying that God has had not only my back, but my absolute best interest at heart. Now as I said, this song can easily, for someone else, depict a love story. And the fact is, I am absolutely okay with that. To be able to take a personal message out of a general message is incredible within itself. I know for many, the words just hit home. I love that I can be a voice for people who sometimes just don’t have the words to express how they’re feeling. My soul’s mission is to spread enlightenment through my music. I face my vulnerability in hopes that It inspires others with the courage to do the same. I can only pray that we as a whole, as a community, come to understand that being different is beautiful, and being misunderstood is the new understanding.

Kizzy, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

My name is Kizzy Cobain, and I am artist! For as long as I can remember, making music has been my passion. All my life, I’ve known what I wanted to do, and who I wanted to be. My grandfather was a famous blues singer known as ‘B.B. King’, and my father makes music as well, so it’s safe to say I’ve grown up around music my entire existence. These were extremely big influences in my life. Since the moment I could speak, I’ve been singing. It came so naturally, I’ve never really given it a second thought. As a child, I would follow the tours of my grandfather absolutely mesmerized by the lifestyle he lived. I started my journey as a kid, making youtube videos any time I could, posting videos on social media trying to put myself and my craft out into the world. I’d say I do a great service. I feel as if my music provides not only a safe space for the people who listen, but also a voice for those who are still building the courage to be their own. I also believe I provide a sense of connection. A type of connection that tells people that you’re not alone. This is my due diligence to the world. I’m most proud of the fact that I can unapologetically be myself inside and outside of the music that I make. I feel as if staying true to yourself is one of the bravest things we can do as people, no matter the amount of strength required. Making music has taught me so many things, especially how to keep striving forward no matter what. Making music has also taught me much about the beauty of failure. So much so to the point that I welcome failure with open arms, always knowing that that’s what it takes to get to where I need to be. I started off making music for myself, to express my emotions, to feel heard. But as I continued, I realized I’m not only helping me, but I’m inspiring so much more love than I could’ve ever imagined. Til this day, this is my brightest accomplishment. Enlightenment

What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?

My creative journey is being driven purely by love. I love to sing, to make music as a whole. I love having an outlet to express myself. I love that I can connect with others off the strength of emotion. And I absolutely love the fact that I can influence others to be the best version of themselves. We’re molded by our habits. I’ve been down many roads in my life, and at first I couldn’t quite understand why. But when I really got the hang of making music, everything started to make sense. Everything I’ve been through In my life has brought me back to music one way or another. I keep going simply based off of the love I feel whilst doing what I do.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

The most rewarding aspect of being an artist for me, is the joy and fulfillment that comes along with it. For a long time I’ve constantly felt like I’ve been searching for fulfillment in my life, the idea of being whole. When I make music, I feel accomplished. I feel as if I’ve gotten a brick off of my chest. I feel unstoppable, as if I can do anything in the world. Speaking truth, whether we know it or not can be scary. Facing your fears is one of the most wholesome feelings I’ve ever felt. If I can be honest about who I am, and how I feel, what can actually hold me back? Expressing myself in my most true and vulnerable form gives me a sense of purpose. The fact that people outside of myself can wholeheartedly feel me through a song is just the icing on the cake. Feeling a sense of completion within myself has to be the most rewarding aspect of being a creative.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kizzycobain/?hl=en
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KIZZYCOBAIN

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Simon Silvia Andrea Karolina Tae Devon Anthony Juarez Chance Whitaker